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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.43, 70,913.70 and 16,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.43, 70,913.70 and 16,103.68 is: 24,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.43 : 70,913.70 = 16,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.43/70,913.70 = 16,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.43x = 70,913.70 × 16,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.43x = 1,141,971,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,971,532.42/47,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.29

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